Symposium in Bradford

Brilliant bottomless lunch, disappointing food. First, we had a fab time. Staff were attentive and joined In with jokes and some of the fun. Our time started once our party had arrived, they gave us 15 minutes grace. The drinks were brilliant. If we asked we got, no fuss. The food was terrible, my loaded nachos were dry and cold with sour cream and guacamole from a bottle not fresh. The chicken wings and fries were tiny served in a small ramekin. The festive platter for 2 was slightly better but was 15 minutes behind everyone's else's food. Such a shame but we came away hungry, merry but hungry. One other thing to consider are the stairs of doom if you need the loo, they are narrow and steep not ideal for our party with various limb issues.

Food is amazing and decent priced .. fab atmosphere had such a good night here .. staff were all friendly especially Chloe nothing was to much trouble for her will definitely come here again!

Amazing staff amazing food amazing manger amazing service

Amazing food and drinks great service

Absolute banging atmosphere and the workers where very polite and the food was exceptional

Brilliant service and very nice people

Lovely staff, great atmosphere and cosy bar.

Lovely food, Georgia our server was very pleasant and attentive.

Love this place. Staff are brilliant, lovely family friendly atmosphere and great food every visit!

What an asset to Idle! Providing enjoyment and social opportunities for big kids and small ones too. Our most recent visit was for the Symposium Halloween Party which the kids loved. Well thought out in terms of entertainment and food to keep the kids entertained and happy. Food is always great and service brilliant from the most helpful and friendly group of staff including the owners.

Loved the bottomless brunch. Ellie and Chloe were brilliant!! Had chicken and halloumi gyros omg it was so nice.

Lovely food, great service from Ellie & Chloe

Disappointing. We spent around £40 on a round of drinks only to find out that virtually the whole establishment had been booked out for a private party and that there was nowhere to sit. The member of staff was rude, telling us to leave the table where we sat initially. The sign on the table said "reserved from 7 15," yet we arrived at 6 45. She said the signs were wrong- no apology. Wish we had known BEFORE they took our money (eg a sign on the door) that it was a private party because we would have gone elsewhere.

We had an excellent time service was brilliant Chloe and Ellie were lovely very friendly and quick service

Very nice food, nice atmosphere and fabulous bottomless brunch and made to feel very welcome.

Ellie and Chloe made our bottomless brunch fantastic! They were fantastic with our service and we will definitely be back! This is my 3rd brunch here and this has been by far the best thanks to these lovely ladies!

Ellie and Chloe were excellent hosts really enjoyed

Katie and Lucy are top notch great staff

Really good pub. Katie and Lucy are fantastic they always happy to help and alway give you a warm welcome and a smile to greet you

Great service and great atmosphere, will definitely come back.

Great food service a little slow. Overall very good.

Absolutely brilliant service. Very friendly staff and food is brilliant :)

Amazing service and the food was unbelievable. I'm a fat man who loves food. The personal attention from the chef was a very nice touch and I cannot recommend this establishment enough, I will be back!!

Spiffing local place with a lovely, lively atmosphere.

Love this place so much place so much. Great food, great atmosphere. I love that this is so local to me. Will 100% recommend this place to anyone and everyone.

Great Atmosphere, Tasty Food, and an Entertaining Chef! I recently visited Symposium and had an amazing experience! The staff was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable throughout our meal. The food itself was delicious—everything from the appetizers to the dessert was spot-on in terms of flavor and presentation. The highlight of the night, though, was the chef! Not only was he talented at his craft, but he also had a great sense of humor, which added a fun and lively element to the evening. It’s clear that he takes pride in his cooking, and his personality really shone through, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a place with great food, excellent service, and a chef who knows how to keep things fun in the kitchen, Symposium is the spot to try!

Great Oasis brunch 👌 defo come again

Fab little bar!! Great food and drinks! Staff are lovely too?!

Have been drinking in the Symposium / Beerhouse / Symposium on and off for many years and the latest version is probably the best. On Saturday night it was quite busy with a lot of folks enjoying the bottomless brunch and had we known it was on later in the day then we'd have enjoyed this but had already made a booking elsewhere... anyhow busy as it was we got seated in the upper area by the bar for a few cold Pravha's , got to say lots of full plates going out and all empty going bsck which says it all. To finish off , great bar staff , nice atmosphere and only rate as 4 star as we didn't have food...... but will next time 👌

Had the bottomless brunch yesterday. Great choice of drinks and the food was gorgeous. The staff were lovely and friendly. Will definitely be booking another one soon ,

Food is unreal beautiful!! Everything Homemade service 10/10 nice and clean fabulous atmosphere definitely will be back keep the good work up guys Apple crumble is the best I’ve had top chef 👨‍🍳

Loved it! Lovely food and plenty of choice for drinks.

Nice friendly place good standard of food

First time visiting last week. Didn't have any food, just a couple of drinks. Staff are nice and friendly, and the pub is cool. Yeah, it's definitely worth a visit

Had tea Thursday. Tapas was delicious. Great service and nice and lively x

Amazing food .. amazing drinks amazing staff!!! Xxx

Excellent food and even better staff! 5 star 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Amazing food and looks great especially the downstairs garden area. Staff couldn’t do enough for us, it’s a total hidden Gem!

Lovely afternoon trying the new Tapas food especially love the whole family can come esp our furbaby

Bottomless brunch, fast services, good food very drunk by then end

This place is wonderful! Would recommend

Great place and good atmosphere

GOOD ASTHETIC. VERY POOR SERVICE. Went to symposium today as part of my younger siblings birthday celebration. Was looking forward to having a shared meal with family at the Symposium and at first glance the venue is aesthetically pleasing, HOWEVER unfortunately, the service was appalling. After finally finding somewhere to sit (every table on the lower floor had a reserved sign) My mum went up to the bar to order food & drink, I understand venues have to have high pricing to make a profit HOWEVER when the service doesn't match the pricing it is disappointing. We ordered 2 pizzas and 2 Burgers. 2 of those came somewhat swiftly (though I say that to be polite & fair) and then I recieved my burger, My younger sibling had ordered a burger but this item was incredibly spicy (very spicy with no pre-warning) & My dads pizza never turned up. Despite one of the waiting staff telling us "five minutes" This supposed "five minutes" seemed to go on forever. I would understand if it was busy however it was not. So there's really no excuse. Disappointing is wording it politely, Originally due to the pleasant aesthetic and intial feel of the place, We were intending on purchasing desert, again as part of my younger siblings birthday celebration. Plus we wished to support a local business, However the lack of professionalism with the service left us feeling annoyed & extremely dissatisfied with the service. Not to mention the toliets are not disability accessible whatsoever. Is there an accessible option away from the numerous sets of and spontaneous stairs?? FINALLY, If you wish to go somewhere to look at decor and pay for immensely pricey items (that may never turn up) then the Symposium is the place to go!!! HOWEVER if you're wishing to go somewhere where the service matches the pricing and aesthetic then I wouldn't recommend eating/drinking here.

Came here for bottomless brunch with a group of 10. Was so easy to book with us being a big group! Great food (that fills you up!) fast service for drinks and a reasonable price! Love the atmosphere and will definitely be returning again!

Great afternoon with a large party. Staff were busy but remained attentive and friendly. Speedy service throughout.

Absolutely amazing bottomless brunch! Such great value with fab selection of food, cocktails and many other beverages. Very attentive staff who keep the drinks flowing perfectly. Fabulous vibe and decor too. Highly recommend 😀

We were there for my wife’s birthday for a brunch with our friends and the food, the service and the atmosphere was outstanding. The waitress who looked after us never stopped. Excellent place and would recommend to anybody. Made her birthday very special m. Thank you.

Amazing pub with a fantastic enclosed and sheltered bar area downstairs that has been recently renovated. Very reasonably priced with great pub grub! Customer service was outstanding, we will be back!

Had a great time with friends on Sunday for the charity the Princess trust, in which little Albie was having his long hair cut and donating to. We had Sunday lunch whilst there. The beef was lovely and tender. Roasties needed a bit more cooking and a sharp knife would have been useful. Overall the food needed to be a bit hotter but it was very busy so I can forgive it on this occasion. Had the bottomless brunch a few weeks ago and couldnt fault it. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Will definitely return

fabulous place , great staff - roasties were a bit hard but otherwise a lovely Sunday lunch

We were struggling to find somewhere family friendly to take the children to watch the euro final, untill we messged Symposium who were so helpful and accommodating! The food was delicious, all the staff were welcoming and friendly, even though it was extremely busy nothing was too much trouble. The atmosphere was fantastic and we had a really great evening will definitely be back soon. Thank you xxx

Absolutely amazing time here last night. The food was delicious and plenty of it. There was a superb atmosphere and all staff where so welcoming. This is definitely my new go to place.

When me and hubby are going out for a few drinks this is the one place to tend to go more often. Bar staff are friendly and service is fabulous. Booked a table for the secret garden for the Euro quarter finals, atmosphere was amazing and everyone singing and cheering on the team. We ordered the tacos wish are a must to try.

What a fantastic venue. Great outdoor space and plush inside. Lovely staff and v dog 🐕 ❤️ friendly.

Booked for 4 people sat 29/7 for the brunch. Arrived on time to be told table they reserved was taken and because food had been served to this group already we would now have to either sit in the room at the back, outside or downstairs in the “secret garden” I view the secret garden but there wasn’t a soul sat there so declined the offer to be told we could sit and wait for the people to finish (no apology drink etc offered) Eventually 40 mins later than booked we sat at our table in the main area. The service wasn’t great, they were rushed off their feet & i was told by another person eating there they had had walk in’s come in and accepted them even though the bar was hectic and they were clearly short staffed Was also told the chef was off so god knows who was doing the cooking 🤷🏽‍♀️ The food wasn’t great! It was cold and very small portions & the drinks just “ok” The girl who served us was miserable with little customer service skills I felt the whole process was rushed & we wont be booking for the brunch again anytime soon Shane really as it’s local and the venue is lovely

Brilliant service, thank you to our waiter Jade! The halloumi gyro was amazing, will definitely return! Thank you.

All staff were amazing, service was fab and food and drinks top notch. Would recommend.

Symposium is a lovely bar and a hidden gem in idle. The food and service is top notch, my friend and I had bottomless brunch and the staff were super attentive and quick with the cocktails! Its a lovely atmosphere and tastefully decorated. Great place!

Great might at the secret garden at the symposium. Felt like I was on holiday sat outside with the patio heaters and twinkly lights, table service, great food, music and atmosphere. Really friendly staff. We will definitely be coming back soon.

The secret garden is a lovely addition to the Symposium. The service, atmosphere and food were all spot on and we had a lovely evening with family and friends.

Friends 40th... amazing evening. Staff great.. best brunch around

Brilliant cocktail menu, well worth the price. If you get the weather the terrace feels like you could be anywhere (abroad). 12 of us attended a birthday brunch everything was spot on. Music, food, drinks the whole experience was great. georgia our waitress was so lovely and smiley even though she was back & forth for us bottomless ladies :D the whole team Infact where spot on and super helpful. would reccomend to anyone looking for a brunch. Well done all thank you.

Went today after friends and family telling me the roast dinner is one of the best. I can say it really is the best Sunday roast I have eaten. Cant wait to return for another roast and try the through the week menu.

First visit yesterday, 4 of us at 2pm cracking Sunday lunch all homemade , well worth a visit the staff are attentive especially Alex , great service and value for money. We will be back .

I couldn't fault our visit to the Symposium on Mothers Day! The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. Can't wait to come again!

I've been in here lots of times before but i attended the Polish Food Night they held on the 18th April. Food was amazing and different to usual pub food served up. Staff very attentive and pleasant. Great value for money overall. Will do this again soon!!

Fantastic theme night with Polish food. Gołąbki ( cabbage rols) made exactly like in Poland! Well done! Nice friendly place. Highly recommended!

Fantastic Saturday afternoon bottomless brunch with my sisters. Food was delicious. Cocktails were amazing and flowing.. cannot wait to return.

Me & 19 other girls went for my friend’s Birthday for the Bottomless Brunch. The drinks were non stop, good variety & upgrade option for £3 to have any cocktail on their menu. The staff greeted us as soon as we arrived. The food was amazing too, very good value for money all round, I will definitely be going back. Lovely atmosphere, fantastic customer service & provided everything a bottomless brunch should. Thank you x

Absolutely beautiful food staff amazing overall wonderful experience thank you 😊

Lovely food, really dog friendly, certainly a "Flora 5 star" visit.

We had the Sunday lunch here. The food was really good, at a good price for a two course set meal. Good drink selection, and brilliant staff very professional. I will be going back. I would highly recommend the symposium.

Shared a fabulous Sunday afternoon dinner which continued into the evening with friends and family. Live music which was unexpected was excellent, provided by a chap called Sam Prowse. Great venue and very reasonably priced.

It was an amazing today at bottomless brunch we didn’t have to keep looking to get a drink. Holly kept coming over asking if we needed another drink, what a lovely lass she was friendly and kind. Food was great lovely atmosphere. Thank you Holly for a great experience!!

Beautiful food highly recommend for bottomless brunch had a fantastic afternoon yesterday . The staff were amazing bringing my friends back in May. Thank you to the 2 lovely ladies that were working yesterday.

Went to the Greek and Turkish night. Food was amazing, Staff were great. I've booked for Caribbean night.

Recently went to the Greek themed evening. The food was delicious. And the service is always great 👍🏻 and really good cocktails

We had a bottomless brunch, had an amazing time, really good value for money. The staff were attentive, constantly checking if we wanted another drink. Best bottomless brunch I’ve had. Thank you 😊

Fab bottomless brunch highly recommended

Came here for the quiz night. Really well put together. Staff were great, food was great and it was looking brilliant inside. Really good atmosphere. By far the best place locally. We will defo be back. Keep up the great work!

We came to the Symposium for Mother's Day lunch. On arrival the staff were friendly and welcoming. They were prompt at taking our drinks orders and were helpful when discussing the children's menu as well. We asked for the children's mains to come with our starters which they were fine with. Our starters were lovely, fresh and tasty. The children both had a kids chicken Sunday lunch. The chivken was cooked to perfection and complimented perfectly with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, carrots parsnips and long stemmed broccoli. Our mains came and were piping hot, good portion sized, the beef brisket was cooked perfectly and just melted in your mouth. We were too full for dessert but the menu was really tempting. Overall had a great time and will definitely be back in the future, really made a great impression with service, food and overall quality. Looking forward to returning.

Had a fabulous bottomless brunch. Great food and drinks. Staff are so friendly and helpful! Thank you 😊

Just had my first Bottomless Brunch with friends. What an amazing time, food was absolutely delicious and the drinks were kept flowing by the very attentive and friendly staff. Fabulous atmosphere. Would definitely recommend in fact we're now planning our next outing 😀

Amazing place with amazing staff. Food is bang on every time and the drinks are more than worth the price. Amazing!

Lovely food and drinks. Such nice staff, very efficient, friendly and polite. Would definitely come again 😁

Amazing Bottomless brunch, cocktail are on point, no per mixed drinks, all freshly made. Staff r lovely and quick with getting more drinks. 10/10

Food was spot, drinks were great, service was even better too. Thankyou for a perfect afternoon.

Really enjoyed the bottomless brunch, great value for money.

Had many a good days/night's in the symposium. Food is lovely and barstaff in particular Claire is very friendly and professional. Definitely recommend this place.

I have been coming to the symp for a while now and last night I came for the tapas themed night and wow ! The food was amazing and I was very very full . The sangria was to die for , all cooked to perfection the food is always amazing , wonderful staff and would recommend!

We attended the Spanish night and what a brilliant night. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. It was busy, with Spanish decor and the staff are so friendly and lovely And managed to run the night seamlessly. Can’t wait to attend the Indian night!

Six local ladies decided to try the Symposiums Lite lunch menu today! We were given a very warm welcome, our server went through the menu options with us, brought drinks and then left us to choose our meals. We chose a selection of starters and mains and desserts. The four who chose starters enjoyed them, the mains were served together and again the food was enjoyed (although some could have been hotter) and the two deserts were declared delicious! Our server was attentive, polite and efficient throughout the meal she brought drink refills to us and cleared away dirty dishes quickly. It was good value for money and we will definately go back to try other dishes on the lunch menu. Thank you Symposium! Keep up the good work!

Staff are so attentive and friendly. The food is amazing also. A credit to idle village

We had a bottomless brunch, it was brilliant, lovely food and good choice of drinks and cocktails, amazing value for money and really nice friendly staff. Definitely recommend Nicola

Our first time at the symposium for Sunday lunch, very welcoming cosy atmosphere. Our meat (chicken & gammon) was cooked to perfection and the roasties and yorkshire pudding was delicious. Lovely puddings. Very impressed with children's home made chicken nuggets. Would definitely recommend and will be back soon.

Great local community place; good pub grub, friendly staff.

Beautiful drinks … quick service… food nice too 5*

First time back since changing name back to Symposium, and was not disappointed. We went for bottomless brunch and had chicken gyros which were excellent. Drinks were great, the staff and service were even better. Will definitely be back

Fantastic venue for a large family Christmas get together. Great food and beer selection.

We chose from the festive menu, which had a good selection of starters, mains and deserts. The food was absolutely delicious & staff attentive & welcoming. We’ll definitely be back!